AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Rock Creek, co

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Louisville Reservoir Number 1–Frank Varra Pond, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Josh's Pond via Lake Link Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  3. Wildlife Viewing & Cradleboard Trail via Lake Link Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 182 min of walking

  4. Lake Link Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 145 min of walking

  5. Stearns Lake–Cascade Lake, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:09 PM

    1. Be there7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:56 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Blue Gramma–Coal Creek Trail, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car10:04 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 277 min of walking

  7. Erie Lake–Prince Lake Number 2, 4 lakes 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

  8. Prince Lake Number 2 & Elmwood Reservoir 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

  9. Big Dry Creek Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Lower Church Lake–Webster Lake, 6 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  11. Mushroom Pond & Big Dry Creek Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  12. Marfell Lakes 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking